Max Verstappen secured his 4th consecutive Formula 1 driver championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, finishing 5th in a race that saw Mercedes claim their first 1-2 finish since 2022, with George Russell winning and Lewis Hamilton taking second place.

Verstappen joins an elite group of only six drivers in F1 history to win at least four titles, alongside Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, and Lewis Hamilton.

The focus now shifts to the Constructors' Championship with two races remaining. Current standings show:

• McLaren: 608 points (-400 odds)
• Ferrari: 584 points (+250 odds)
• Red Bull: 555 points (+10000 odds)

The Las Vegas Grand Prix, run on a temporary 6.2-kilometer street circuit featuring 17 turns, showed significant improvements from last year's inaugural event, with fewer infrastructure issues and technical problems. The race attracted numerous celebrities, including Sylvester Stallone, who waved the checkered flag.

Looking ahead to Qatar (Nov. 29-Dec. 1), betting favorites are:

• Lando Norris (McLaren): +225
• Max Verstappen: +300
• George Russell: +600

The F1 season will conclude in Abu Dhabi (Dec. 6-8), where the Constructors' Championship winner will be determined based on total points accumulated throughout the season. Points are awarded to the top 10 finishers in each race, with 25 points for first place and decreasing increments down to 1 point for tenth place, plus an additional point for the fastest lap.

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